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Image Not Available for Homelessness in the midst of the city. A moving picture of poverty in Berlin. With all her worldly goods, this bag lady tries to rest for a few hours amidst the noise of the city. This photograph was taken in the centre of Berlin.
Homelessness in the midst of the city. A moving picture of poverty in Berlin. With all her worldly goods, this bag lady tries to rest for a few hours amidst the noise of the city. This photograph was taken in the centre of Berlin.
Image Not Available for Homelessness in the midst of the city. A moving picture of poverty in Berlin. With all her worldly goods, this bag lady tries to rest for a few hours amidst the noise of the city. This photograph was taken in the centre of Berlin.

Homelessness in the midst of the city. A moving picture of poverty in Berlin. With all her worldly goods, this bag lady tries to rest for a few hours amidst the noise of the city. This photograph was taken in the centre of Berlin.

Creator Presse-Photo
Datec. 1932
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 16.6 x 12.1 cm (6 9/16 x 4 3/4 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Category
Object number2002/5293
LocationNot currently on display

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